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Brooklyn's Brad Lander Launches Bid For Congress

Brooklyn's Brad Lander Launches Bid For Congress

The city comptroller will run against U.S. Representative Dan Goldman, who represents Congressional District 10, covering parts of western Brooklyn.
Council Ethics Panel Rebukes Brooklyn Lawmaker For Bringing Gun to a Protest, But Skips Discipline

Council Ethics Panel Rebukes Brooklyn Lawmaker For Bringing Gun to a Protest, But Skips Discipline

Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov was investigated for bringing a handgun to a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Brooklyn College in October 2023.
New NYC Ferry Route Connects Brooklyn And Staten Island

New NYC Ferry Route Connects Brooklyn And Staten Island

The route connecting Bay Ridge to the North Shore of Staten Island offers direct, car-free travel between the boroughs for the first time in more than 50 years.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman Launches Bid For New York Governor

Long Island's Bruce Blakeman Launches Bid For New York Governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will primary Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who announced her plan to run for governor in November. The two politicians are big fans of President Donald Trump and will likely seek his endorsement. 
Brooklyn Council Member Ends Primary Run Against Hakeem Jeffries

Brooklyn Council Member Ends Primary Run Against Hakeem Jeffries

Chi Ossé, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, said he’ll withdraw his bid after not receiving backing from the political group.
New MTA Tool Shows Where Transit Construction is Happening

New MTA Tool Shows Where Transit Construction is Happening

There's an easier way New Yorkers can follow construction projects and timelines across the entire transit system.
New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Winter Heating Assistance

New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Winter Heating Assistance

Applications are now open for the Home Energy Assistance Program.
City Investigators May Still be Looking Into Mayor Adams

City Investigators May Still be Looking Into Mayor Adams

Judge Dale Ho, forced by the Trump Justice Department to dismiss corruption charges against the mayor, opens the door for the Department of Investigation or Campaign Finance Board to use sealed material from the criminal case, The City reported.
Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event Offers Money And AirPods

Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event Offers Money And AirPods

The event will take place at St. Paul’s Community Baptist Church, 859 Hendrix St., in East New York on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Clarity on Atlantic Yards Affordable Housing

Brooklyn Leaders Demand Clarity on Atlantic Yards Affordable Housing

Civic leaders urged the state and developers to provide specific figures on the affordable housing units planned for the next phase of the Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park project.